ACR - GlobalFix™ V5 Cat 2 GPS AIS EPIRB - w/Return Link Service & Mobile App

The Ultimate Distress Signal: GlobalFix™ V5 Cat 2 GPS AIS EPIRB with Smartphone Integration

Discover the ACR GlobalFix V5 EPIRB, a top-tier marine safety device that seamlessly combines the power of 406 MHz satellite connectivity and Automatic Identification System (AIS) functionality. By activating the EPIRB, it not only transmits your emergency signal to the renowned global Cospas Sarsat satellite rescue system but simultaneously broadcasts an AIS safety message viewable by any AIS-equipped vessel in the vicinity. What's more? The device's state-of-the-art Return Link Service (RLS) technology offers visual confirmation, ensuring users that their distress signal has been acknowledged. Plus, with the integration of Near Field Communication (NFC), users can now conveniently monitor the status of their EPIRB through a dedicated smartphone App. Trust in ACR, the global pioneer in marine safety and rescue technology.

The Tech Underneath: In-depth Specifications

• Output Power: 406.040 MHz (5W nominal) & 121.5 MHz (50mW nominal)
• AIS Alerts: Yes, for Immediate Local Rescue
• Return Link Service: Direct Confirmation to Beacon
• NFC & Mobile App: Integrated for Seamless Monitoring
• Strobe: Dual Technology - White & Infrared
• GPS: 72 Channel - Supports GPS, Galileo, & Glonass GNSS
• Activation: Manual, both in & out of bracket, or when wet
• Water Resistance: Up to 33 ft for 5 min
• Battery: 10-year Lithium, replaceable
• Operational Life: Minimum 48 hours @ -4°F
• Deployment: Category II - Manual Release
• Warranty: Comprehensive 5 Years

Dimensions That Matter

Size (with antenna up): 18.5" x 4.3" x 4.36" (470 mm x 109 mm x 111 mm)Weight: 1.78 lbs (810 G)

A Spectrum of Unique Features

From facilitating faster rescues through both global and local rescue initiatives to providing the luxury of smartphone connectivity via NFC, the ACR GlobalFix V5 EPIRB is brimming with features. Its Return Link Service acts as a beacon of hope, reassuring users during distress by confirming the receipt of their signal.